Head to head
Merlo P27.6 PLUS vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 540kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 540kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Merlo P27.6 PLUS | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4850 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Load capacity | 2700 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 5.9 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Merlo P27.6 PLUS, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P27.6 PLUS if...
- you want one that has 540kW more power
A compact telehandler for building sites, farms, estates and landscaping where space is tight but 2.7 tonne lifts to about 6 metres are needed.
Full P27.6 PLUS specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Merlo P27.6 PLUS and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Merlo P27.6 PLUS has 540kW more power. The Merlo P27.6 PLUS is a compact 2.7 tonne telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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